MOT Status
ValidMileage
131,542 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
rear exhaust bracket broken, exhaust still supported
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
rear exhaust bracket broken, exhaust still supported
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GU53 OCJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 81,364 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU53 OCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was GU53 OCJ registered?
GU53 OCJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2003.
Is GU53 OCJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for GU53 OCJ shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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